We started the trip meeting at IHOP in Hesperia where
the "Balloon Guy" made each of the kids the balloon of their choice. Then we got to listen to them being popped on the long car ride. So fun......
We launched the boat in the evening, explored a little, and this was the sunset. We're off to a great start!
The Shoemaker Family
Gunner
There was lots of rock jumping. Once Molly jumped she kept on going!
"Donkey" came to visit. The next day he brought the whole family but wasn't that friendly. We shooed them off by clapping, shouting and whistling.
There was plenty of time to relax....
and play....
and float.... (these hats are ONLY appropriate at the river and when there is no wind.)
Our Cove
We're being rescued in this picture. The fuel pump died and some nice guys towed us about 4-5 miles to the nearest boat launch. It took about 2 hours at a very slow pace. Thankfully it happened at the end of our last day.
Most of you know Zeek as a calm, mild-mannered man. Well, you don't want to be the guy to cut him off for the second time in two days. The first time we got cut off we ended up in the lane headed toward oncoming traffic, the second time we were nearly pushed off into the weeds. Zeek raced to catch up with the guy, rolled down his window, and started to let him know that he needed to pay attention and watch what he was doing. The guy followed us into our hotel parking lot, at this point Zeek jumped out of the car and the other guy came up and was ready to fight. The other guy was quite riled, screamed profanities and wanted to "Settle It." Security ended up showing up just as we were pulling away, Molly was hysterically crying and wouldn't you know the guy was staying at our hotel. Not only at our hotel, but on the same floor just 4 doors down from us and right across from the much frequented ice machine. You can just imagine the tension, however he did come up to Zeek at the ice machine and apologize shortly later. All is well that ends well.
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